boy's name
Shakib
shah-KEEB
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 140
Shakib is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2016 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Shakib is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2004, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shakib Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 40 |
| 2010s | 23 |
How Popular Is Shakib?
In 2015, Shakib was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Shakib Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shakib
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shakib Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shakib over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shakib
- Pronunciation shah-KEEB
Sibling Names for Shakib
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shakib — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shakib
How popular is the name Shakib?
In 2015, Shakib was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Shakib a girl's or a boy's name?
Shakib is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shakib?
Shakib has 2 syllables.
When was Shakib most popular?
Shakib peaked in 2004, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.